Overall score
Arcadia Vale
42.8/100
Carey Bay
46.8/100
Arcadia Vale vs Carey Bay, NSW Suburb Comparison
Arcadia Vale for retirees; Carey Bay for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Arcadia ValeCarey Bay
Crime rate
Arcadia Vale
81.1 / 1k
Carey Bay
80.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Arcadia Vale
27
Carey Bay
7
Population
Arcadia Vale
1,431
Carey Bay
865
Metric leadArcadia Vale 7Carey Bay 41 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesArcadia Vale
- Best for investmentCarey Bay
- Best for best valueCarey Bay
- Best for best schoolsCarey Bay
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Arcadia Vale | Carey Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.8/100 | 46.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.8/100 | 65.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.1 / 1k | 80.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 15 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 11 |
| Green cover | 34.1% | 19.7% |
| Population | 1,431 | 865 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Arcadia Vale is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Carey Bay is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Arcadia Vale tends to lead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, while Carey Bay stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Carey Bay, while Arcadia Vale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.